Veterinary News Headlines
  • Animal health company launches digestion survey

    An animal heath company is conducting a survey into veterinary surgeons' thoughts on digestive health conditions, including diarrhoea. Everyone who participates in the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win £100 worth of John Lewis vouchers...

    New evidence on the clinical presentation of rabbits with RHDV2

    A new study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), reports the clinical features, gross post mortem and histopathological findings of sudden or unexpected death in rabbits during an outbreak of RHD. For the study...

    Ceva to host Q Fever workshop at BCVA Congress

    Ceva Animal Health is hosting a Q Fever workshop at BCVA Congress (20th to 22nd October at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham). The company says the workshop will provide vets with an opportunity to extend their knowledge of Q Fever, a zoonotic disease...

    CVS clinical improvement project improves screening for hypertension in older cats

    CVS has reported the results of a clinical improvement project it ran in 105 of its first opinion small animal practices to increase screening for hypertension in older cats. According to the company, participating practices more than doubled the number...

    New Cushing's and hyperthyroidism support from Dechra

    Dechra Veterinary Products has produced a pair of presentations, aimed at pet owners, for vets to use in receptions and at client events. The presentations cover canine hyperadrenocorticism, aka Cushing's syndrome, and feline hyperthyroidism. Matthew...

    RCVS launches accredited-practice bookmarks

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has produced bookmarks for accredited practices to give clients, which explain the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS). Lizzie Lockett, Head of the RCVS Communications Department said: "A key part of the PSS...

    BCF offers up to 35% off x-ray and ultrasound equipment

    BCF Technology is offering up to 35% off a variety of ultrasound and x-ray equipment until the end of February. The offers are available on x-ray generators and ultrasound products such as the Medison Sonovet R3, GE C5 and Zonare. For more information...

    AHT opens new animal cancer treatment and research facility

    HRH The Princess Royal has opened the Animal Health Trust's new cancer treatment and research facility in Suffolk. The facility has been purpose-built to treat horses, dogs and cats with cancer. It will also assist in furthering understanding of...

    Bayer launches new Drontal campaign

    Bayer Animal Health has announced the launch of a new campaign which plays on our anthropomorphic nature to drive owners into practice for worming. As part of the campaign, the company has enrolled the behaviour specialist and author Sarah Whitehead...
  • New study shows which breeds more likely to leak

    A new epidemiological study from the VetCompass Programme at the Royal Veterinary College has revealed that certain breeds of bitches are more predisposed to urinary incontinence. The study, Urinary incontinence in bitches under primary veterinary...

    New endoscopy videos from the BSAVA

    The BSAVA has added eight new videos to its Manual of Canine and Feline Endoscopy and Endosurgery, featuring rigid endoscopy and laser endosurgery procedures. Edited by Philip Lhermette, David Sobel and Elise Robertson, the BSAVA Manual of Canine and...

    More than half of stray dogs reunited with owners

    The Dogs Trust has released the results of its 2010 Stray Dog Survey, which shows that 51% of stray dogs picked up by local authorities in the UK were reunited with their owners. According to the charity, this compares with 42% last year and is...

    Eastbourne vet to run Brighton Marathon for Canine Partners

    National charity Canine Partners, which provide specially trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities, will benefit from an Eastbourne vet's efforts to run the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 10th April in less than 3.5 hours. Simon DeVile is...

    MOO tests show four out of five dairy herds affected by gutworm

    Merial Animal Health has revealed the latest MOO test figures which suggest that the productivity of four out of five UK dairy herds is compromised by high levels of gutworm. The company says it has been helping dairy farmers to assess the level of...

    Vets urged to take part in RCVS 2019 Survey of the Profession

    This week, the RCVS will be sending every veterinary surgeon its Survey of the Profession, designed amongst other things to help the College and other organisations prioritise the issues they tackle and the support they offer. The survey is conducted...

    IVC plans to shake up London Vet Show

    IVC Evidensia has announced plans to shake up the traditional lecture format at the London Vet Show, taking place at the ExCel on 11th-12th November. Instead of the traditional format, where one expert, perhaps two, come and lecture on a subject, IVC...

    RCVS announces runners for 2023 Council Elections

    The RCVS has announced the names of this year's candidates for Council. There are 10 candidates standing for the three available elected places on RCVS Council. The candidates are: Professor David Barrett FRCVS (University of Bristol) Linda...

    New self-compassion course to improve vets' mental wellbeing

    The RCVS is now hosting a new evidence-based compassion focused therapy (CFT) course for veterinary professionals, which is available free at its Mind Matters Initiative website. The course has been made available after its authors, Dr Katherine Wakelin...

    Moores Orthopaedic Clinic gets the go ahead for new canine elbow surgery research

    The Moores Orthopaedic Clinic has got approval from the RCVS Ethics Review Panel to offer Biomedtrix third-generation TATE elbow replacement surgery for dogs with severe osteoarthritis as part of a clinical evaluation trial for the implant. The original...

    2100 practices participating in National Vaccination Month

    Over half way through Intervet's National Vaccination Month, and according to the company, over 2100 practices are taking part. Various statistics the company has released, which you might find interesting: Nearly two thirds of all vet practices...

    New concurrent use claim for Leptavoid-H

    Intervet/Schering-Plough has announced that the license for Leptavoid-H has been improved allowing concurrent use with Bovilis BVD. Intervet/Schering Plough says that given both vaccines are typically administered in the busy pre-turnout period, this...

    Does equine lameness need to be redefined?

    In an article published in the autumn edition of the Equine Veterinary Journal , Professor René Van Weeren, Chair of Equine Musculoskeletal Biology at Utrecht University, suggests that equine lameness needs to be redefined to reflect new digital assessment...

    New support for vets' osteoarthritis cases

    Canine Arthritis Management has launched Canine Arthritis Telehealth, a service offering support for veterinary professionals and caregivers with osteoarthritis cases. Canine Arthritis Management says the service is designed to help address issues...

    Molecular neuroendocrinologist to look at the genetics of canine obesity at BVA Congress

    Giles Yeo MBE, Cambridge Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology, will deliver a lecture looking at the genetics of canine obesity on Friday 21st November, 11:00am to 12:15am, at BVA Congress. Giles is the professor of molecular neuroendocrinology...

    Winners of 'Vet Oscars'

    Following a nationwide search to find the UK’s top veterinary professionals for 2008 and judged by an independent panel of experts, Petplan has announced the winners of the prestigious Petplan Veterinary Awards, which were presented at a black...